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This chain store coffee brand is housed in an independent building with a height of 6.5m, and features large areas of windows on each side for ample lighting. The simplistic yet stylish black, grey and white design quickly made it a popular check-in spot once it was completed. The interior is adorned with triangular 3D geometric shapes, evoking the image of ice drip coffee which the cafe specializes in.
The project is located in Guangming District, Shenzhen. With a total construction area of 140,000 square meters, it is a comprehensive venue integrating performing arts center, art gallery, library and urban planning hall. The design theme of the project is city and nature. Cities are not only people and buildings, but also animals, plants, and casual moments, which together constitute a colorful world. The design concept of the project is the eye of culture, the song of art.
Bank of Shanghai Flagship Store is a retail commercial interior created for a bank branch on Beijing's Financial Street. The 560 square meter space uses a modular, function based layout that links service display, consultation, communication and transaction areas. A square dome in the lobby recalls the Huangpu River and reflects the Haipai culture of Shanghai. The outer areas are bright and open, while the inner rooms use wood, leather upholstery and dark tones. Floor to ceiling frosted glass reduces glare from natural light.
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Artistic Home Among Trees is the shared public space of a large residential community in Taoyuan City, Taiwan. The interior follows a Japanese style, with wooden grilles, dark-brown hardwood and natural stone in a calm, low-profile color palette. Large French windows open the lobby to a courtyard with pools, lawns and Japanese white pine trees. Gallery hallways link the reception area, indoor swimming pool, multifunctional space and reading room. Installation artworks in local natural hardwood reflect Eastern craftsmanship. The design forms a transition between the interior and the outdoors.
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In the project of Vanke Joy Hill, Mdo wants to create a ceremonial community lounge that can trigger emotional resonance. This work is inspired by Dongguan's urban symbols. The hanging installation is inspired by the undulating silhouette of the roof of the Wok Ear House. Using bamboo as raw material. Based on the local intangible cultural heritage, Knitting Technique of Dongguan's Straw, the bamboo strips are rearranged, combined, and intertwined to form a rhythmic movement from the simple to the complex and manifest a uniquely artistic atmosphere in the space.
Boyue Palace is a sales center located in Shenzhen Expo Bay, China, completed in May 2022. The interior covers 648 square meters and uses metal, stone, leather and wood finishes. Orange and green chandeliers hang in an irregular array, recalling the roots and vines of the banyan trees seen on Shenzhen roadsides. A large mossy landscape wall replaces a conventional wall surface. Cotton and linen carpets, curved furniture, wall paintings and plants create a calm setting. The design connects natural ecology with urban life and offers visitors an immersive experience.